Social Services Centre opens in Copceac, Moldova, renovated with EU and UNDP support

The Multifunctional Social Services Center in Copceac, in the autonomous territory of Gagauzia, is now ready to open its doors to local beneficiaries, the EU Delegation to Moldova announced on 12 December.

Thanks to the support of the ‘Mayors for Economic Growth’ (M4EG) initiative, funded by the European Union and implemented by UNDP, the building has been fully renovated and modernised, with thermal insulation added to the walls and a biomass boiler installed. 

Copceac received a grant of over €86,000, which was invested to renovate the social canteen, the social laundry, and the space where donated goods are collected and distributed. Vulnerable groups, elderly people, and individuals with disabilities will have access to high-quality social services. The centre has the capacity to serve approximately 100 people daily. 

“In partnership with the EU and UNDP, we are creating high-quality social services for our residents. This is the most important contribution to improving people’s quality of life and protecting those who are most in need of support,” said Copceac Mayor Oleg Garizan. 

As part of the Mayors for Economic Growth network, the local authorities in Copceac have also benefited from training to strengthen their capacities in social services and to develop skills for effective and sustainable economic planning. 

Through another project funded by the Government of Switzerland and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Moldova, the Multifunctional Social Services Centre has been equipped with necessary technical equipment and furniture. 

‘Mayors for Economic Growth’ is a joint initiative of the EU and UNDP to support mayors and their teams in the Eastern Partnership region. M4EG provides resources and learning opportunities to explore new growth trajectories, making municipalities and cities more attractive to people and investments.

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